To excommunicate is to expel or prevent someone from taking part in the church, or anything that has to do with the church. when someone is excommun icated, no one is allowed to associate with that person. King Henry was excommunicated by Pope Gregory, but was he was allowed back after 3 days.
Works Cited
World Explorer "Medieval Times today", 1998 Prentice Hall. Needham, Massuchusetts
Works Cited
World Explorer "Medieval Times today", 1998 Prentice Hall. Needham, Massuchusetts